News Intern

Scientific American, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific American seeks an editorial Intern with an interest in science, health and environmental journalism. The News Intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

The intern will report and write news and analysis for the website and at least one short story per month for the print magazine’s news section,

Qualifications

• Must have command over the basics of reporting and writing and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics.
• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Report and write news and analysis articles for the website and at least one short story per month for the print magazine’s news section, Advances.
• Contribute to or assist with other editorial projects including videos and podcasts, Q&A, book reviews, infographics and other forms of visual storytelling, games, explainers and event coverage.

Skills

News reporting basics

Science journalism interest

Education

Undergraduate science degree (preferred)

Job description

The Role Scientific American seeks an editorial Intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism. The News Intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of science discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter.

Scientific American’s News Intern will report and write news and analysis articles for the website and at least one short story per month for the print magazine’s news section, Advances. The intern may also contribute to or assist with a variety of other editorial projects including, but not limited to: videos and podcasts, Q&A, book reviews, infographics and other forms of visual storytelling, games, explainers and event coverage.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have command over the basics of reporting and writing and a strong interest in science, health, environment and/or technology topics.
• An undergraduate degree in a science discipline is preferred but not required.

This position pays $22 per hour and is full-time—up to 40 hours per week—for 5-6 months, from January into June 2027. This is a remote role, though people near New York City can join us in a shared workspace once per week.

About Scientific American

Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States, a title it has earned by translating the frontiers of science and technology for curious, general readers for more than 180 years. Our pages have featured contributions from Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla, and work by more than 150 Nobel Prize winners has appeared in our issues over the years. Since our 1948 relaunch, we’ve held to a simple but demanding standard: the best stories on science come from the people doing the work. Today we reach more than 20 million people worldwide across our print, digital, and international editions, continuing a mission that has outlasted the telegraph, the radio, and the internet alike. Join us in helping the next generation understand the world through science.

Scientific American is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and innovation thrives.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview.

Please note: Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making. All evaluations are conducted by our human resources team and hiring managers.